http://www.tropenbos.org/projects Footsteps2Projects - tropenbos.orghttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/training+in+environmental+management+and+sustainable+production+chainsThe Colombian regions of the Amazon, Orinoco and the Pacific Coast have a very rich bio- and cultural diversity. Ethnic communities in these regions have a clear need for targeted capacity building that meets their demands and matches the context they are living in.Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/training+in+environmental+management+and+sustainable+production+chainshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/addressing+chainsaw+milling+in+ghana+and+guyana+through+multi-stakeholder+dialogueChainsaw milling is the on-site conversion of logs into lumber using chainsaws. Significant and increasing amounts of timber in the tropics for local markets are produced using this simple technology. For many local and indigenous forest dependent communities, chainsaw milling is an important source of income. Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:07:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/addressing+chainsaw+milling+in+ghana+and+guyana+through+multi-stakeholder+dialoguehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/etfrn+networkThe European Tropical Forest Research Network (ETFRN) is a network on forests and development, which aims to ensure that European research contributes to conservation and sustainable use of forest and tree resources in tropical and subtropical countries.Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:08:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/etfrn+networkhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+generation+of+productive+and+conservation+alternatives+in+the+community+of+tumaradó,+in+the+area+of+influence+of+the+national+natural+park+katíos+In the National Natural Park Katíos (PNN Katíos), declared as World Natural Heritage in 1994, activities are being implemented for the formulation of natural resources management plans with the communities in its area of influence. One of the main challenges is to increase community participation, specially the community of Tumaradó, in the fishing agreements that are being developed and the management plan of the Park.Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:50:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+generation+of+productive+and+conservation+alternatives+in+the+community+of+tumaradó,+in+the+area+of+influence+of+the+national+natural+park+katíos+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/contribution+of+small+and+medium+forest+enterprises+to+the+socio-economic+development+and+the+natural+resources+management+in+the+dr+congoLogging is attracting more and more attention from investors the last few years in the DR Congo. Beside industrial exploitation, small and medium enterprises develop and some of them significantly contribute to the economy both locally and nationally. This project aims to research how small and medium forest enterprises contribute to reduce poverty and better manage natural resources.Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:15:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/contribution+of+small+and+medium+forest+enterprises+to+the+socio-economic+development+and+the+natural+resources+management+in+the+dr+congohttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/natural+resource+management+in+amazonian+indigenous+territoriesIn a time of unabated habitat destruction through logging, agricultural conversion, wildfires and resource exploitation, the preservation of tropical forest biodiversity will increasingly rely on protected areas. Indigenous territories currently account for 54% of all indigenous territories by acreage across all nine Amazonian countries, and cover more than 24 million hectares or almost 50% of the forest area of the Colombian Amazon. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 10:11:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/natural+resource+management+in+amazonian+indigenous+territorieshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/land+acquisition+by+urban+dwellers+from+rural+communities+around+kisangani+(drc)Around Kisangani, DR Congo, the sale of land by the rural population to urban dwellers has increased in the last years. However, most of the information on this rapidly emerging dynamic remains largely anecdotal. The absence of rigorous studies of this changing landscape hinders the potential to develop effective policy measures, or to measure the impact of these transactions on rural livelihoods and tenure systems. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 09:57:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/land+acquisition+by+urban+dwellers+from+rural+communities+around+kisangani+(drc)http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+impacts+of+forest+and+forest+land+policy+on+rural+livelihood+in+central+viet+namViet Nam’s forest land allocation (FLA) program has been decentralizing forest governance on an ongoing basis since the 1990s, aiming to give equal focus to rural livelihoods and sustainable forest management. Forest lands are allocated to public and private socio-economic institutions, mainly to local level stakeholders such as individuals, households, and communities. Analyzing this policy development and implementation provides essential insight into the success or failure of such decentralization programs. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:33:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+impacts+of+forest+and+forest+land+policy+on+rural+livelihood+in+central+viet+namhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/improvement+of+the+economic+sustainability+of+natural+forest+management+in+suriname+This project aims to utilize a sustainable forest management system that focuses on the tendering of potential crop trees, in preference to the Centre for Agricultural Research in Suriname (CELOS) management system (CMS). As a spin-off of the project, some of the CELOS experimental plots will be re-measured to show the long-term effects of CMS.Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:15:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/improvement+of+the+economic+sustainability+of+natural+forest+management+in+suriname+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/tropenbos+international+activitiesThu, 26 Jul 2012 14:03:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/tropenbos+international+activitieshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/linking+local+communities+and+forest+concession+holders+to+produce+legal+lumber+for+the+domestic+marketSupply of illegal timber to the domestic market has become one of the main forest governance issues in Ghana today. Although outlawed in 1998, illegal chainsaw milling (CSM) has become the major supplier (about 84%) of timber to the domestic market. Discussions on chainsaw milling have become an important part of the EU-Ghana Voluntary Partnership Agreement since the country cannot fully meet the legality assurance aspect of the agreement without adequately addressing supply of illegal timber to the domestic market. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:04:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/linking+local+communities+and+forest+concession+holders+to+produce+legal+lumber+for+the+domestic+markethttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+climate+is+changing+and+you+can+too:+traditional+knowledge+for+adaptation+to+climate+changeThe project works in areas with fragile Andean-Amazonian ecosystems whose communities are trying to adapt to climate change. Based on real-life testimonies and case studies from the communities, the project compiles information about the impact of climate change and the adaptation practices that come from the traditional management of the natural resources and of the ecosystem. This information is gathered to develop public policy recommendations and advocacy activities to help Andean and Amazonian communities cope with the impacts of climate change.Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:45:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+climate+is+changing+and+you+can+too:+traditional+knowledge+for+adaptation+to+climate+changehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/platform+tridomWed, 31 Aug 2011 15:57:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/platform+tridomhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/post-felling+inspections+of+community+forests+in+lomie,+east+cameroon.Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:57:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/post-felling+inspections+of+community+forests+in+lomie,+east+cameroon.http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/strengthening+effective+forest+governance+monitoring+practiceImproving forest governance is generally accepted as a key condition for the success of promoting legal logging and reducing deforestation, among others. Assessing the quality of forest governance and the progress of policies aimed at improving it remains a challenge.Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/strengthening+effective+forest+governance+monitoring+practicehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/training++of++geographic+information+system+and+certification+of+gis+profession+Geographic Information System subject is needed in order to support natural resources management activities. Improving capacity building related with spatial basis become very important considering more than 90 percent of data related with geographical references data. Conflicts to determine land boundaries is one of the main problems when managing natural resources in Indonesia. The process of defining boundaries until now has been weak both in maps and in the field. Geographic information systems (GIS)can become a very important tool to help defining boundaries and managing landscape areas. Being GIS as an important tool for institutions and companies working with natural resource and environmental management, they should have staff trained and competent in working with GIS. This is also in accordance with the mandate of Law. No. 4/2011 of Indonesia about Geospatial Information, article 55, which states that the implementation of geospatial information should be made by geospatial competent people. In order to increase the human resource of geospatial or GIS, TBI Indonesia in collaboration with the Forest Research and Development Agency (FORDA), INSTIPER, ESRI Indonesia and PT EXOL INNOVINDO will hold a GIS training for basic level from June 13 to 20 in Yogyakarta followed with Certification for GIS profession 21 and 22 of June 2011. The specific objectives of the training are: 1. To improve the skill and knowledge to provide spatial data and information that can be use for decision making process, planning activities, measurement, and monitoring activities, etc. 2. To improve the skill and knowledge of staff of private companies and consultant working on forestry issues. 3. To improve the skill and knowledge of at least 4 staffs of FORDA and the Center for Forestry Education and Training for its role in continuing the process of training and certification. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/training++of++geographic+information+system+and+certification+of+gis+profession+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/strengthening+voices+for+better+choices:+enhancing+forest+governance+in+six+key+tropical+forest+countries+in+asia,+africa+and+south+americaTue, 02 Aug 2011 15:05:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/strengthening+voices+for+better+choices:+enhancing+forest+governance+in+six+key+tropical+forest+countries+in+asia,+africa+and+south+americahttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/development+of+joint+forest+research+and+training+programs+in+boliviaFri, 29 Jul 2011 12:58:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/development+of+joint+forest+research+and+training+programs+in+boliviahttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/tbi+cameroon+programmeThu, 28 Jul 2011 15:06:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/tbi+cameroon+programmehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/financing+sustainable+forest+management+(etfrn49)Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:44:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/financing+sustainable+forest+management+(etfrn49)http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/etfrn+51Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:57:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/etfrn+51http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/etfrn+52Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:57:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/etfrn+52http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forest+definitions+-+policy+briefFri, 22 Jul 2011 11:57:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forest+definitions+-+policy+briefhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/pro-poor+forestry+program+for+north+central+agricultural+ecological+zone,+(ppfp)Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:02:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/pro-poor+forestry+program+for+north+central+agricultural+ecological+zone,+(ppfp)http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/postgraduate+training+in+forest+biology+-+msc+conservation+and+biologyThu, 21 Jul 2011 11:10:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/postgraduate+training+in+forest+biology+-+msc+conservation+and+biologyhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/basics+of+cms:+principles,+implementation,+results+%26+experiences+sofarThu, 21 Jul 2011 11:10:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/basics+of+cms:+principles,+implementation,+results+%26+experiences+sofarhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/transfer+of+knowledge+and+development+of+expertise+for+designing+forest+use+and+forest+management+documents+-+second+phaseThu, 21 Jul 2011 10:55:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/transfer+of+knowledge+and+development+of+expertise+for+designing+forest+use+and+forest+management+documents+-+second+phasehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/improving+governance,+policy+and+instutional+arrangements+to+reduce+emissions+from+deforestation+and+degradation+(redd)Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:50:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/improving+governance,+policy+and+instutional+arrangements+to+reduce+emissions+from+deforestation+and+degradation+(redd)http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/land+use+change+analysis+to+strengthen+baseline+data+of+carbon+stock+in+papuaWed, 20 Jul 2011 15:49:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/land+use+change+analysis+to+strengthen+baseline+data+of+carbon+stock+in+papuahttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/restoring+degraded+landscape:+national+workshop+on+landscape+restorationWed, 20 Jul 2011 15:48:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/restoring+degraded+landscape:+national+workshop+on+landscape+restorationhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/workshop+on+global+partnership+on+forest+landscape+restoration+Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:48:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/workshop+on+global+partnership+on+forest+landscape+restoration+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/biodiversity+conservation+through+sustainable+land+use:+a+micro+project+under+the+regional+network+for+synergy+between+the+ccd+and+cbdWed, 20 Jul 2011 14:48:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/biodiversity+conservation+through+sustainable+land+use:+a+micro+project+under+the+regional+network+for+synergy+between+the+ccd+and+cbdhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/small+grants+programmeWed, 20 Jul 2011 13:10:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/small+grants+programmehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/impact+assessment+of+key+options+for+ghana’s+voluntary+partnership+agreement+with+the+ec+on+forest+governance+Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:10:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/impact+assessment+of+key+options+for+ghana’s+voluntary+partnership+agreement+with+the+ec+on+forest+governance+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/development+of+information+materials,+policy+brief+and+capacity+building+on+how+to+combat+and+eradicate+unacceptable+practices+in+the+forestry+sector;+and+enhancement+of+capacity+of+selected+district+assemblies+for+the+development+of+district+forestry+proWed, 20 Jul 2011 13:09:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/development+of+information+materials,+policy+brief+and+capacity+building+on+how+to+combat+and+eradicate+unacceptable+practices+in+the+forestry+sector;+and+enhancement+of+capacity+of+selected+district+assemblies+for+the+development+of+district+forestry+prohttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/focus+group+discussion+on+validation+of+legal+timber+programmeWed, 20 Jul 2011 13:05:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/focus+group+discussion+on+validation+of+legal+timber+programmehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+status+and+administration+of+admitted+forest+rights+in+the+forest+zone+of+ghanaWed, 20 Jul 2011 13:05:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+status+and+administration+of+admitted+forest+rights+in+the+forest+zone+of+ghanahttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forests+and+governance+in+the+democratic+republic+of+congo+(drc)+iiMon, 18 Jul 2011 12:08:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forests+and+governance+in+the+democratic+republic+of+congo+(drc)+iihttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/participatory+planning,+budgeting+and+search+for+financingMon, 18 Jul 2011 12:08:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/participatory+planning,+budgeting+and+search+for+financinghttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/community+forestry+in+the+democratic+republic+of+congo+(drc)+iiMon, 18 Jul 2011 12:07:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/community+forestry+in+the+democratic+republic+of+congo+(drc)+iihttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/undergraduate+research+grantsMon, 18 Jul 2011 12:03:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/undergraduate+research+grantshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/tbi+dr+congo+programmeMon, 18 Jul 2011 11:58:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/tbi+dr+congo+programmehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/monitoring+of+natural+resourcesMon, 18 Jul 2011 10:34:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/monitoring+of+natural+resourceshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/inf.+for+policy+makingMon, 18 Jul 2011 10:33:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/inf.+for+policy+makinghttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/seminar+programme+resultsMon, 18 Jul 2011 10:32:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/seminar+programme+resultshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/hcvf+re-assessment+in+the+bukit+raya+medusa+forest+management+unit+in+darmasraya+district,+west+sumatera+provinceWed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/hcvf+re-assessment+in+the+bukit+raya+medusa+forest+management+unit+in+darmasraya+district,+west+sumatera+provincehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/in+house+assistance++for+management+plan+of+hcvf+pt.rapp+kampar+ring+Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/in+house+assistance++for+management+plan+of+hcvf+pt.rapp+kampar+ring+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/kenniskring:+redd-plus+and+flegt+applied+at+the+global,+national+and+local+levels“Do Global Intentions lead to Local Improvements? – The Forestry Case” Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/kenniskring:+redd-plus+and+flegt+applied+at+the+global,+national+and+local+levelshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/rapid+assessment+of+existing+financial+mechanisms+for+sustainable+forest+management+in+cameroonIn recent years, the question of how to broaden and diversify the financial basis for sustainable forest management (SFM) has received major attention. In Cameroon a diminishing donor involvement in the forest sector has been observed. A rapid assessment of existing financial mechanisms for SFM in Cameroon is to provide a knowledge and capacity basis for drafting the outline of a National Strategy for Forest Financing for Cameroon. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/rapid+assessment+of+existing+financial+mechanisms+for+sustainable+forest+management+in+cameroonhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/capacity+improvement+for+efficient+forest+carbon+stock+assessment+Suriname has expressed its preparedness to follow the recommendations of the UNFCCC decision calling on developing countries to prepare for, and implement activities, related to enhancement of forest carbon stocks and avoidance or reduction of emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD), which account for approximately 15% of annual global emissions.Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/capacity+improvement+for+efficient+forest+carbon+stock+assessment+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/development+of+organizational+models+for+community+forestry+in+dr+congoIn order to involve local communities in forest management and promote better rural development, the Congolese forest code introduced community forestry. This reform is based on the idea that communities have always managed their own forests and do have knowledge for rational and sustainable forest management as well as socio-economic development.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/development+of+organizational+models+for+community+forestry+in+dr+congohttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/analysis+of+natural+resources+management+in+oriental+province,+dr+congo+The population of Province Orientale depends largely on natural resources exploitation for their livelihoods. This exploitation is diversified, including forest products (food, medicine, building materials, energy source, etc.), minerals and arable lands. These activities involve actors whose land rights overlap and therefore are subject to rival claims of rights. Those claims are often sources of conflict and do not favor any exploitation that can contribute to improve the communities living conditions.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/analysis+of+natural+resources+management+in+oriental+province,+dr+congo+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/artisanal+logging+in+dr+congoArtisanal timber is the main source of wood supply for local market in the Province Orientale and an important source of income for quite a large number of people in the region. Despite its importance to the local economy, artisanal logging has been criticized for supposedly plunder of local communities’ forest resources without benefits for these communities as well as for illegality facilitated by “power men” in the production chain.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/artisanal+logging+in+dr+congohttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/evaluation+of+fifteen+years+of+experience+with+community+forests+and+communal+forests+in+cameroonSince the Forest Law of 1994, community forests have been established throughout Cameroon. Fifteen years onwards, it is relevant to assess whether and how these forests have helped improving forest-based livelihoods in Cameroon.Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/evaluation+of+fifteen+years+of+experience+with+community+forests+and+communal+forests+in+cameroonhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/formulation+of+a+code+of+practice+(cop)+for+sustainable+forest+management+(sfm)+in+surinameUntil now the Suriname forest sector (both commercial loggers and community based forestry) lacks an appropriate set of rules and regulations for sustainable forest use and management.Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:55:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/formulation+of+a+code+of+practice+(cop)+for+sustainable+forest+management+(sfm)+in+surinamehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/integrating+local+land+use+systems+in+collaborative+management+of+protected+areasProtected areas in Indonesia (accounting for more than 55 million hectares) have been designated for the purpose of providing environmental services, conservation and social and cultural services.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:57:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/integrating+local+land+use+systems+in+collaborative+management+of+protected+areashttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forest+community+development:+illegal+activity,+human+right+or+matter+of+corporate+responsibility%3fLimited rights and access to natural resources and declining forest resources leave local communities few other livelihood options but to engage in activities that yield immediate economic gain, particularly illegal logging activities, and convert forest lands for other purposes (e.g. oil palm) that can provide quick cash income.Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:52:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forest+community+development:+illegal+activity,+human+right+or+matter+of+corporate+responsibility%3fhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/integrating+traditional+land+use+and+land+rights+into+spatial+planning+approachesOur interest is to learn how to incorporate customary rights and claims into formal spatial planning processes.Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/integrating+traditional+land+use+and+land+rights+into+spatial+planning+approacheshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/full+hcv+assessment+of+the+kampar+peninsula,+riauWed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/full+hcv+assessment+of+the+kampar+peninsula,+riauhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/quantifying+socio-environmental+risks+of+road+infrastructure+investments+in+suriname+by+modelling+deforestation+dynamics.Tropical deforestation is a complicated process associated with multifarious problems ranging from technical to policy-related issues. A correlated pathway can explain the causes of tropical deforestation: occupation of forest areas is triggered by immigration to forest lands prompted by government decisions, such as road infrastructure projects, all of them with spin-off consequence of spontaneous colonization. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/quantifying+socio-environmental+risks+of+road+infrastructure+investments+in+suriname+by+modelling+deforestation+dynamics.http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+functioning+of+the+local+wood+market+Cameroon’s current roundwood production equals about 4 million m3 of which half is produced by industrial operators (formal sector) and the other half by small-scale operators, mainly operating without permits (informal sector), supplying principally the local market with cheap lumber. The Programme for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources - South West Region (PSMNR-SWR) is looking for options how to supply the domestic market with legal timber. The Limbe timber market was monitored for a period of more than a year which showed volumes and species sold and potential supply zones in the region. The supply of chainsawn timber from the agricultural landscape has been studied by IITA around Yaoundé by making farm tree inventories and characterizing the different land uses combined with household interviews. Similar studies are conducted in South West Region.Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:11:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+functioning+of+the+local+wood+market+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/ecology+of+endangered+species+and+their+conservation+in+viet+namThis project is part of an overall agreement with the Forest Science Institute of Viet Nam (FSIV) to support FSIV through PhD and post-doc research projects. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:10:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/ecology+of+endangered+species+and+their+conservation+in+viet+namhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/enhancing+legal+timber+production+and+trade:+creating+enabling+environments+and+opportunities+for+the+private+sector+and+other+stakeholders+In Vietnam, as hosting country, the Netherlands, USA and other partners will co-organize a Country-led initiative on enhancing the trade in legally produced timber that will be held in January 2012. The initiative – which is in support by the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) - will provide a venue for a wide range of stakeholders to exchange views and proposals on issues facing the international community on how to combat illegal logging, encourage legal and sustainable forest products industries and trade, and ensure that these efforts contribute to sustainable and equitable economic development, and to livelihood security for forest dependent communities.Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:10:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/enhancing+legal+timber+production+and+trade:+creating+enabling+environments+and+opportunities+for+the+private+sector+and+other+stakeholders+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/tree+diversity+and+forest+composition+of+viet+namThe diverse forest types and plant species of Viet Nam provide much needed resources for over 25 million people. Unfortunately, this need has led to unsustainable forestry practices including a long history of deforestation. Economic development, climate change, and other external factors have already impacted diversity of Viet Nam’s forests, and the problem has great potential to increase over time. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:10:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/tree+diversity+and+forest+composition+of+viet+namhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/assessment+of+the+consequences+of+forest+land+allocation+as+a+tool+for+improving+livelihoods+and+forest+qualityThe best options for land management at the landscape level take an integrated natural resource management approach. The outcomes from land allocation will partly depend on the policy settings at all levels of governance and the ways these policies are pursued at the operational level.Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:10:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/assessment+of+the+consequences+of+forest+land+allocation+as+a+tool+for+improving+livelihoods+and+forest+qualityhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+effects+of+new+infrastructure+on+forests+and+people’s+livelihoods+in+the+tridom+zoneThe trans-boundary TRIDOM (Dja-Odzala-Minkébé) landscape has been identified by COMIFAC (Commission des Forêts d'Afrique Centrale) as one of the 12 priority landscapes for biodiversity conservation in the Congo Basin. It covers a surface of 141.000 km² in Congo, Gabon and Cameroon, including 35.968 km² (24 %) of protected areas. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+effects+of+new+infrastructure+on+forests+and+people’s+livelihoods+in+the+tridom+zonehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/incentives,+compensation+and_or+payment+for+environmental+services+in+collective+lands+of+indigenous+people+and+afro-descendant+communitiesPayment for Environmental Services (PES) schemes, including REDD+, are currently being discussed in Colombia as mechanisms to provide the financial basis for SFM and conservation. These initiatives would involve both investors and local communities in areas with valuable landscapes and ecosystems.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/incentives,+compensation+and_or+payment+for+environmental+services+in+collective+lands+of+indigenous+people+and+afro-descendant+communitieshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/facts+and+figures+on+the+role+of+minor+timber+products+(mtps)+in+suriname’s+economy+Based on its National Forest Policy (2005) the Government of Suriname (GoS) aims to improve the contribution of forests to the socio-economic development of the country. As part of this, the Foundation for Forest Management and Production Control (SBB) wishes to gain insight in and knowledge on the economics of Minor Timber Products (MTP), which until present, have their role neglected as a potential forest financing mechanism (FFM).Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/facts+and+figures+on+the+role+of+minor+timber+products+(mtps)+in+suriname’s+economy+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/baseline+inventory+above+ground+carbon+stocks+in+different+forest+types+Suriname is actively exploring ways of financing mechanisms for sustainable forest management and compensation for preserving its forests and carbon stocks. In these efforts it is required to provide adequate data on deforestation rates as well as estimates on the forest carbon stock capacity. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/baseline+inventory+above+ground+carbon+stocks+in+different+forest+types+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/strengthening+the+forest+network+in+suriname+through+the+bos+magazineTBI Suriname together with CELOS and ESS, and co-sponsoring from WWF-Guianas have published a quarterly specialist journal on Forest and Nature "Vakblad Bos & Natuur" meant for the various stakeholders in the forest and nature field. Seven editions were produced including thematic numbers to commemorate the UN international years on Biodiversity (2010) and Forests (2011), respectively. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/strengthening+the+forest+network+in+suriname+through+the+bos+magazinehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/supporting+sustainable+chainsaw+milling+through+multi-stakeholder+dialogue+in+guyanaGuyana is well endowed with natural resources. Tropical high forests cover some 16.4 million ha or about 76% of the total land area, making the country one of the most forested nations worldwide. Guyana's commercial forests are characterised by high species diversity but the main commercial species have a low standing volume per unit area which results in low volume extraction per unit area. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:02:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/supporting+sustainable+chainsaw+milling+through+multi-stakeholder+dialogue+in+guyanahttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/securing+legal+domestic+lumber+supply+through+multi-stakeholder+dialogue+in+ghanaIn spite of being banned in 1998, chainsaw milling continues to be a major supplier of Ghana’s domestic lumber needs. Chainsaw milling helps to sustain rural economies and livelihoods, and banning it fuels illegal practices and conflict. Chainsaw milling challenges Ghana’s ambitions to develop a legal and sustainable forestry sector. Addressing the issue in an equitable way will reduce conflicts in the forest sector, diminish forest degradation and support rural livelihoods.Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:46:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/securing+legal+domestic+lumber+supply+through+multi-stakeholder+dialogue+in+ghanahttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/well-being+for+everyone:+food+security+and+management+agreements+in+the+framework+of+diversity+and+conservation+In the frame of globalization, and the unavoidable integration to the new market dynamics, the indigenous communities are experiencing a loss of their cultural traditions and their well-being. There is a decline in the agricultural, hunting and fishing practices among indigenous communities and a loss of the traditional management methods. The number of species cultivated in the “chagras” has diminished considerably over the last years as well as the number of wildlife species hunted and fished. This has consequences for the food security of indigenous people in the Colombian Amazon.Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/well-being+for+everyone:+food+security+and+management+agreements+in+the+framework+of+diversity+and+conservation+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/natural+licks+ecology+in+southern+colombian+amazonSun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/natural+licks+ecology+in+southern+colombian+amazonhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/strengthening+of+governance,+conservation+and+sustainable+management+of+natural+resources+in+the+tri-national+putumayo+river+basinSince 2008, TBI Colombia — together with WWF Colombia and La Paya National Park — has involved local communities, municipal authorities and local organisations in more integrated, effective and participatory management of the protected areas in the middle basin of the Putumayo River, on the borders of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/strengthening+of+governance,+conservation+and+sustainable+management+of+natural+resources+in+the+tri-national+putumayo+river+basinhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/demography+and+seed+dispersal+patterns+of+tree+species+in+fragmented+landscapeForest fragmentation is a process that divides once-continuous forests into smaller forest plots, known as patches, creating areas with non-natural land cover. It is mainly caused by human activities, such as forest conversion for agriculture and pasture, road construction, and logging.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/demography+and+seed+dispersal+patterns+of+tree+species+in+fragmented+landscapehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+capacity+fund+for+forest+%26+nature+(cbn)+Recognizing the capacity need of the forest and nature sector, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands made a fund available for furthering knowledge and skills through training and awareness.Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:09:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+capacity+fund+for+forest+%26+nature+(cbn)+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+effects+of+logging+on+carbon+and+population+dynamics+in+evergreen+broad+leaved+forests+of+the+central+highlands+of+vietnamConsumer demand for forest resources has led to extensive logging in Viet Nam’s production and natural forests. These practices have historically been exploitative, prompting a need for restrictive policies on logging allowances. While production forests are almost entirely composed of fast growing species, this timber is not of the quality needed for building or manufacturing furniture, leaving a great demand for illegal logging of natural forests. On an international scale, it is recognized that unsustainable logging practices in tropical forests has the potential to greatly contribute to carbon dioxide emissions. Such harvesting is discouraged by the United Nations Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) program. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:09:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+effects+of+logging+on+carbon+and+population+dynamics+in+evergreen+broad+leaved+forests+of+the+central+highlands+of+vietnamhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+effects+of+sustainable+forest+management+on+biodiversityForest certification is widely seen as an important component of strategies for conserving the world’s forests. During the 1990s concern about the loss of biodiversity in logged forests was a key driver behind the emergence of forest certification. It was thought that by adhering to strict standards, production forests could help protecting biodiversity. Forest certification was introduced more than 15 years ago and since then more than 300 million hectares of forests have been certified under a variety of schemes. But does it work?Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+effects+of+sustainable+forest+management+on+biodiversityhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/institutionalization+of+integrated+natural+resource+management+principles+and+approaches+in+the+strategy+and+academic+programmes+of+the+canr+of+knust.College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has identified the need to incorporate Integrated Natural Resource Management principles into its strategy and curricula as a means to resolving complex environmental problems.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/institutionalization+of+integrated+natural+resource+management+principles+and+approaches+in+the+strategy+and+academic+programmes+of+the+canr+of+knust.http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/governance+for+sustainable+forest-related+livelihoods+in+ghana’s+high+forest+zoneOne of the main goals of establishing and managing the forests in Ghana by governments and individuals is to have a sustainable resource that can provide livelihoods. However, the various forest dependent livelihoods (FDLs) in Ghana, which should act as sources of income and motivation for sustainable management and conservation of the forests, are not well developed.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/governance+for+sustainable+forest-related+livelihoods+in+ghana’s+high+forest+zonehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forest+governance+and+conflict+management:+understanding+forest-related+livelihood+conflicts+from+different+stakeholders’+perspectives.The 1994 forestry policy in Ghana gave ‘birth' to the concept of collaboration and decentralisation, with the hope that involvement of all stakeholders and the devolution of power to the lower levels could contribute to sustainable forest management and improvement in forest governance and livelihoods, especially at the community level. True to this, government, through the sector ministry and the forestry commission as well as civil society and the donor community have pursued several programs (establishment of CBOs-CFCS, CBAGs etc, boundary cleaning contract with forest fringe communities, Modified taungya systems etc) all aimed at promoting good forestry governance and livelihood innovations.Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forest+governance+and+conflict+management:+understanding+forest-related+livelihood+conflicts+from+different+stakeholders’+perspectives.http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+expansion+of+plantations+in+papua:+safeguarding+indigenous+communities'+tenure_resource+rights+and+building+capacity+for+responsible+development:+land+cover+classification+and+monitoring+in+papuaMon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/the+expansion+of+plantations+in+papua:+safeguarding+indigenous+communities'+tenure_resource+rights+and+building+capacity+for+responsible+development:+land+cover+classification+and+monitoring+in+papuahttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/financing+of+sustainable+forest+management+in+surinameThe National Forest Policy (2003) lays down the Government's commitment to ‘increase the contribution of forests to the national economy and the wellbeing of present and future generations'. The Policy (section 6.7) recognizes the need to obtain foreign financial support and to create the enabling conditions for attracting this external financial support.Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/financing+of+sustainable+forest+management+in+surinamehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/upgrading+the+bachelor’s+curriculum+forest+and+nature+managementIn its search for partnerships in curriculum development of the “forest and nature management” orientation within the Anton de Kom University of Suriname (AdeKUS), in 2008 TBI supported an orientation visit by the coordinator of Agricultural Production of the faculty of Technological Sciences at AdeKUS to the Netherlands. Various institutions were visited, which resulted in the signing of a Partnership Agreement with Van Hall Larenstein (VHL) University of Applied Sciences (part of WUR). The Partnership covered several activities, ranging from the upgrading of course content and the introduction of new (competence oriented) teaching methods to the joint search for funds for realization. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:59:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/upgrading+the+bachelor’s+curriculum+forest+and+nature+managementhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/potential+of+on-farm+timber+revenue+in+reducing+rural+povertyAlthough the causes of rural poverty are multifaceted, the general belief is that forests and tree resources constitute one of the few local assets for improving rural livelihoods. In Ghana however, the formal forest management strategies are skewed towards the satisfaction of the country's export needs and the interests of the urban population, much to the neglect of local community needs.Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:43:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/potential+of+on-farm+timber+revenue+in+reducing+rural+povertyhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/exploring+innovative+processes,+institutional+and+legal+changes+for+improving+forest-dependent+livelihoods+in+ghana’s+high+forest+zoneOne of the main goals of establishing and managing the forests in Ghana by governments and individuals is to have a sustainable resource that can provide livelihoods. However, the various forest dependent livelihoods (FDLs) in Ghana, which should act as sources of income and motivation for sustainable management and conservation of the forests, are not well developed. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:06:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/exploring+innovative+processes,+institutional+and+legal+changes+for+improving+forest-dependent+livelihoods+in+ghana’s+high+forest+zonehttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/management+of+timber+resources+in+areas+outside+forest+reserves:+roles+of+stakeholdersIn Ghana people have exclusive rights and access to trees they have planted, but not trees naturally occurring on farms that have been nurtured, maintained and protected by farmers. Ghana recently reviewed the benefit-sharing system in off-reserve areas and granted higher benefits from timber revenues to non-state institutional stakeholders, but farmers were left out.Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/management+of+timber+resources+in+areas+outside+forest+reserves:+roles+of+stakeholdershttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/illegal+or+incompatible%3f+managing+the+consequences+of+timber+legality+standards+on+local+livelihoodsThe conservation and wise use of tropical forest resources is of global concern. Recently, the international debate has been focusing on the issue of illegal logging and the legality of timber as a contribution to sustainable management of forests.Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/illegal+or+incompatible%3f+managing+the+consequences+of+timber+legality+standards+on+local+livelihoodshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/management+of+natural+resources+by+local+communitiesTue, 01 Jan 2008 20:08:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/management+of+natural+resources+by+local+communitieshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/scaphium+macropodum+–+towards+the+sustainable+development+of+plant+resources+in+viet+namScaphium macropodum is a valuable multipurpose tree species in Vietnam which produces fruits used for tonic and medicinal beverages, as well as light timber. It was once very abundant in the natural forests of Bach Ma National Park, Thua Thien Hue province, and southward to Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai province. Due to improper management practices and overharvesting, the species is now endangered and urgently needs an adequate, integrated solution for sustainable use, conservation, and increased growth. Finding and implementing a solution to this problem also effectively works towards the goals of the National Forestry Strategy (NFS) of Vietnam for the period 2006-2020. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:08:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/scaphium+macropodum+–+towards+the+sustainable+development+of+plant+resources+in+viet+namhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/creating+syngergy+in+forest+research:+huaf-ids+mutual+capacity+development+in+forest+area++A North - South partnership between TBI Viet Nam, Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry (HUAF), and IDS/Utrecht University (IDS/UU) has contributed to the institutional strengthening of HUAF and created a dynamic network of participants in various fields and disciplines. The project objective was enhancement of HUAF capacity for participatory socio-economic research, focusing on methodologies related to livelihood development and integrated natural resource management.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:08:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/creating+syngergy+in+forest+research:+huaf-ids+mutual+capacity+development+in+forest+area++http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/information+management+for+forest+land+assessment+and+land+allocationTue, 01 Jan 2008 20:08:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/information+management+for+forest+land+assessment+and+land+allocationhttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/analysis+of+the+consequences+of+land+allocation+and+identifying+and+developing+new+option+for+livelihoods+to+reduce+poverty+in+forest+dependent+communitiesThe land ownership and management system in the Vietnamese forest sector is undergoing major changes under the National Forest Strategy of ‘socialization of the forest sector'. A major objective of the socialization process is to reduce poverty in communities dependent on forest land for their livelihoods. Households will be given greater access to the forest resources, which will open up more livelihood opportunities, and tenure over some of the forest lands for production and protection.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:08:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/analysis+of+the+consequences+of+land+allocation+and+identifying+and+developing+new+option+for+livelihoods+to+reduce+poverty+in+forest+dependent+communitieshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/developing+financing+mechanisms+of+conservation+under+decentralised+governance+of+natural+resourcesA national Conservation District (CD) task force was established by a decree of the Ministry of Home Affairs (TBI is one of the task force members) and has formulated criteria and indicators for the establishment of conservation districts. These criteria have been tested in 6 districts in Kalimantan, Java and Sumatra and 3 of them have formally declared themselves a Conservation District.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 20:08:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/developing+financing+mechanisms+of+conservation+under+decentralised+governance+of+natural+resourceshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/spatial+planning+of+indigenous+territories+In response to the necessity to generate information about land use and natural resource management in indigenous territories for the political negotiation with the public institutions and the protected areas, TBI Colombia developed a series of activities in 2006-2011 in order to provide support to indigenous communities and organizations in spatial planning processes. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/spatial+planning+of+indigenous+territories+http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/biodiversity+and+trade+for+improved+local+livelihoodsWhile indigenous communities in Colombia need to generate incomes there is a lack of sustainable income-generating initiatives that can successfully contribute to local welfare and the improvement of local livelihoods.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/biodiversity+and+trade+for+improved+local+livelihoodshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/co-management+of+forest+resources+in+overlapped+protected+areasColombia has 54 areas within the National Natural Parks System which cover approximately 10% of the national territory and 511 indigenous territories which cover approximately 25%. Some of these national parks and indigenous territories overlap and therefore is a clear need for management plans in these overlapping areas. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/co-management+of+forest+resources+in+overlapped+protected+areashttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/impact+of+climate+change+on+indigenous+livelihoodsThere is little information about the impact of climate change on indigenous communities in the Amazon, especially regarding food security. TBI Colombia through the compilation of information on traditional ecological calendars, ancestral practices associated to the comprehension of the climate, fluctuations of the climate seen from a local perspective and the alterations it implies in the agricultural, hunting and fishing practices and the establishment of settlements wants to anticipate the implications of climate change on these communities.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/impact+of+climate+change+on+indigenous+livelihoodshttp://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forest+cover+monitoring+beyond+better+protection+area+management:+case+study+in+gunung+lumut+protection+forest+and+danau+sentarum+national+parkTue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100http://www.tropenbos.org/projects/forest+cover+monitoring+beyond+better+protection+area+management:+case+study+in+gunung+lumut+protection+forest+and+danau+sentarum+national+park